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PC Digital Audio Workstations

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What does a PC Digital Audio Workstation look like? That is entirely up to you and your needs and personal preferences. You can go and buy an off-the-shelf PC and maybe it will meet your needs. Chances are, you'll find some corners have been cut in areas not immediately obvious. Likely, it may have some components that won't be compatible with audio parts you want to add. Building your own DAW from pre-tested combinations of dependable components or ordering one that's already built and tested can save a lot of time and headaches. It's tempting to use the cheapest case you can find but you'll appreciate one that is easy to work with, is quiet, and is easy on the eyes. All cases here come with Enermax Super Noise Killer power supplies with temperature controlled speed, ball-bearing fans. These also provide a lead to connect to fan speed monitor pins many motherboards provide.

Enermax 910 Server Case

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  • 29" tall with their wheels on.
  • Ten 5 1/4" bays w/one floppy disk mounting frame included. 11th bay inside.
  • Standard ATX (server options available).
  • Locking front door
  • Removable swing-out sides
  • Power, Sleep, and 6 Device LED's plus MHz display are invisible unless On.

w/300W Enermax Super Noise Killer PS...$199 w/400W Enermax Super Noise Killer PS...$239

 

ATX-888 Series Cases

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Full ATX tower with top quality construction and lots of room for drives. All chassis parts have rolled edges and sides slide off easily. Choice of Super Noise Killer P.S. in 250W, 300W, or 400W.

With 300W P.S.     $99

The mid-tower version has 3 hidden 3.5" bays for 8 total bays. Height is just over 19". Same detailed quality as it's siblings with choice of same quiet power supplies. These cases have a sturdy detatchable inner bay cage for easy drive installation.

With 250W P.S.     $84

This is the most compact ATX (not Micro ATX) case we've seen at only 14" tall. Small enough to pack around. We've tried many name brand cases and they didn't compare wih this line for good design and build.

With 250W P.S.  $74

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We are migrating all the rackmount parts to a new rackmount product page -here-. See the way cool new cases as we add more pictures and specs.

 

RMC-1 Rackmount case

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The RMC-1 is 4U in height and is definitely industrial strength. The four drive bay cage (1 hidden 3 1/2") is completely shock mounted for safe travel and individually adjustable retainers keep all cards seated firmly. Front intake fan with filter can be run for extra cooling or disconnected. Drives and IDE and SCSI mobile racks are shown for example only and are available separately. Be aware this box is 18" deep and may not fit an SKB rack. 

Now in stock in black as well as PC beige.

Beige RMC-1  $199           Black RMC-1BL   $209

RMC-2 Rackmount Chassis

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